Acceptance Rate
97%
Avg. SAT
1330
75th percentile
“Maine's land-grant flagship where Black Bears tackle forestry, engineering, and Arctic research in a riverside woodland setting.”
Orono, ME
Location
Small Suburb
Campus Setting
Students who thrive here enjoy rural life and don't mind bundling up for long winters, but those craving urban buzz or constant peer competition might feel isolated—Bangor's airport and stores sit 20 minutes away, yet Boston requires a five-hour drive. Housing fills quickly for freshmen, pushing some into off-campus apartments with modest rents compared to southern cities. Overall, UMaine suits pragmatic Mainers or adventurers ready to explore vast woods rather than city streets.
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Degree Levels Offered
Classrooms mix large introductory lectures for core courses with smaller upper-level seminars where professors draw on Maine's natural labs, like the experimental forests for forestry majors or coastal stations for marine biology students. Engineering stands out with co-op programs at shipyards and the Advanced Structures and Composites Center, which tests massive wind turbine blades; climate scientists lead Arctic research expeditions, often involving undergrads. You'll discuss real-world problems, from sustainable logging to tidal energy, though popular majors like nursing fill fast and require solid grades to switch in.
Student Body
Total Enrollment
9,601 undergrad • 2,428 grad
Undergraduate
Graduate
International
White
78%
Black / African American
2%
Hispanic / Latino
4%
Asian
2%
Other / Multi-racial
14%
Campus Life
Campus Setting
Orono, ME
Varsity Athletics
NCAA Athletics
The social scene feels approachable in this mid-sized public school, with moderate Greek life and weekend parties tempered by Maine's drinking age enforcement. Orono's walkable core offers diners and breweries intertwined with campus paths, creating a cozy bubble—yet the remote spot means road trips for bigger concerts or shopping.
Housing
On-Campus Housing
Housing Capacity
Meal Plan Available
Average Room & Board
Athletics
Athletic Association
America East Conference
ROTC & Veteran Support
Army
Yes
Navy
Yes
Air Force
No
Veteran’s Programs Available
Yellow Ribbon Program (Post-9/11 GI Bill)
Yes
Credit for military training
Yes
Dedicated point of contact for veteran support services
Yes
Recognized student veteran organization
Yes
Member of DoD Voluntary Educational Partnership MOU
Yes
Cost & Aid
In-State Tuition
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Estimated Cost
Financial Aid
Students Receiving Aid
Receiving Pell Grants
Average Grant
Average Federal Loan
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Outcomes & Earnings
Retention Rate
83%
4 Years Graduation Rate
45%
6 Years Graduation Rate
60%
Median 10-Year Earnings
$48,653
83% of first-time, full-time students complete their freshman year at University of Maine and return in the fall. 45% of first-time, full-time students graduate in 4 years, and 60% graduate within 6 years.
Graduation Rate
4-year grads
45%
4-5 years
15%
6-8 years
1%
Non-grad
39%
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Key Statistics
Type
Public
Tuition
$11,640
Acceptance
97%
Undergrads
9,601
4-Year Grad Rate
45%
Endowment
$412M
Orono, ME 04469
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